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Tour the Historic Multnomah County Central Library in Portland, Oregon

By: Sola Whitehead, AHIP

Thu April 25, 2024

The Central Branch of Multnomah County Library is the shining pearl of the local public library system in Portland, Oregon for MLA '24!

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Gratitude for Your Support

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu April 25, 2024

We appreciate all those who generously donated to MLA in the year 2023. Thank you for your invaluable support and for your continued efforts in championing the profession and the association.

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Building Culture and Community in a Hybrid Workforce: A World Café Conversation

By: Mark Berendsen

Thu April 25, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions. Meet Mark Berendsen.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Shape the Future of Library Research

By: Margaret (Mardet) A. Hoogland, AHIP

Thu April 25, 2024

Help shake things up this season and join us in creating a new Editorial Board for Hypothesis! We invite anyone dedicated to work in support of driving the future of the journal through guidance and outspokenness.

Blog link: Announcements

A Transformative Reason to Start MLA ’24 a Day Early

By: Amy Chatfield

Thu April 18, 2024

If you are a library or health information professional planning to attend MLA ’24, consider arriving a day early to attend the AI Summit: Why AI? Transforming the Health Information Profession.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Portland Wine Country

By: Brandon J Wilkinson

Thu April 18, 2024

Heading to Portland for MLA '24? Embark on an Oregon wine adventure that will thrill your inner sommelier.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

MLA ’24 Call for Volunteers

By: Megan Benfield, AHIP

Thu April 11, 2024

The Medical Library Association (MLA) Local Arrangements Committee is looking for volunteers for the annual conference in Portland, Oregon from May 18-21, 2024. We have volunteer opportunities for the Hospitality Booth and Career Center.

Blog link: Featured Articles

Be Well MLA: Financial Health Literacy Check-Up

By: Lorin K. Jackson

Thu April 11, 2024

You are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series! The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members.

Blog link: Announcements

Meet the Instructors of MLA ’24 CE 400 - The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small

By: Barry Grant

Thu April 11, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. We continue the series this week with Janet Crum who, with Elisa Cortez, teaches The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

MLA ’24 Health & Safety Protocols

By: Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP

Thu April 11, 2024

To ensure the health and safety of all attendees of MLA ’24, please review the following guidelines for MLA ’24.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Equity: Exploring What It Is and Why It Matters

By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP

Thu April 11, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with the presenters of Data Equity: Exploring What It Is and Why It Matters.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of AI, Machine Learning, and Collections: New Approaches and Tools for Description and Discovery

By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP

Thu April 11, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with the moderator and presenters of AI, Machine Learning, and Collections.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Portland Music Scene

By: Melinda Davies

Thu April 11, 2024

Portland has a world class live music scene. As a halfway point along the west coast, many mainstream acts find enthusiastic audiences in Portland. Check out a show while you're at MLA '24.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Hypothesis Spring Issue Available

By: Danielle Aloia

Thu April 4, 2024

Spring is here and Hypothesis is publishing its first issue of the year! We thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work in support of publishing this timely research.

Blog link: Announcements

Sign Up for Career Support at MLA ’24

By: Kimberly Loper, AHIP

Thu April 4, 2024

Looking for career support? You’ll find it at MLA ’24. Sign up today! The advance sign-up deadline is Friday, May 3, 2024.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Hypothesis Spring Issue Available

By: Danielle Aloia

Thu April 4, 2024

Spring is here and Hypothesis is publishing its first issue of the year! We thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work in support of publishing this timely research.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA '24 Continuing Education: Meet Susan Kendall

By: Barry Grant

Thu April 4, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. We continue the series this week with Susan Kendall (SK), who teach CE 201 - Collections Budgeting: It's More than Spreadsheets.

Registration is required and you do not

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA '24 Presenter of Inclusive Library Leadership: Empathy, Care, and Compassion as Leadership Strengths

By: Mark Berendsen

Thu April 4, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with Inclusive Library Leadership: Empathy, Care, and Compassion as Leadership Strengths.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

MLA '24 Designer Wins Silver MUSE Award

By: Emily Vardell, AHIP

Thu April 4, 2024

We're excited to announce the MLA '24 Brand Guidelines was awarded the silver MUSE Award for Corporate Identity-Brand Identity!

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Announcing Faculty and Peer Coaches for 2024 Research Training Institute (RTI)

By: Mark MacEachern

Thu March 28, 2024

The Research Training Institute (RTI) team is pleased to announce the faculty and peer coaches for the 2024 RTI Online program.

Blog link: RTI News

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Partners: Fostering Librarian-Researcher Partnerships

By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP

Thu March 28, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. Meet some of the presenters of Data Partners: Fostering Librarian-Researcher Partnerships.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Collective Collecting and the Challenge of Preservation

By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP

Thu March 28, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Columbia River Gorge and Portland Waterfalls

By: Dolores Zegar Judkins, AHIP, FMLA

Thu March 28, 2024

Explore the stunning Columbia Gorge during your trip to MLA '24! Get Portland travel recommendations for an unforgettable conference adventure!

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Volunteer for an MLA Committee

By: Brenda M. Linares, AHIP

Thu March 21, 2024

Volunteering for an MLA committee and/or juries is one of the best ways to serve MLA, earn points toward membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP), and meet people. Volunteer today!

Blog link: Announcements

Meet the MLA ’24 Instructors of CE100 - Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams

By: Barry Grant

Thu March 21, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting to Open: Everything You Need to Know about Crafting Open Access Agreements

By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP

Thu March 21, 2024

In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

RTI Research Spotlight: Optimal Strategies for IPE Literature Searching

By: Rebecca Carlson, AHIP

Thu March 14, 2024

Interprofessional education (IPE) is a growing area of research and one where terms have changed over time. It can be difficult to find all the relevant IPE literature. Read on!

Blog link: RTI News

Be Well MLA: The Pets of MLA

By: Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP

Thu March 14, 2024

You are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series! The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members.

Blog link: Announcements

Be Well MLA: The Pets of MLA

By: Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP

Thu March 14, 2024

You are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series! The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members.

Blog link: Announcements

AAHSL Reads Virtual Book Club

By: Jessica Sender, AHIP

Thu March 7, 2024

Secure your spot today!

Blog link: Announcements

AAHSL Reads Virtual Book Club

By: Jessica Sender, AHIP

Thu March 7, 2024

Secure your spot today!

Blog link: Announcements

My Favorite Tool 2024

By: Margaret (Mardet) A. Hoogland, AHIP

Thu March 7, 2024

The Technology In Education Caucus is proud to present My Favorite Tool 2024! Join us!

Blog link: Announcements

AAHSL Reads Virtual Book Club

By: Jessica Sender, AHIP

Thu March 7, 2024

Secure your spot today!

Blog link: Announcements

My Favorite Tool 2024

By: Margaret (Mardet) A. Hoogland, AHIP

Thu March 7, 2024

The Technology In Education Caucus is proud to present My Favorite Tool 2024! Join us!

Blog link: Announcements

Black History Month in Portland, Oregon

By: Sola Whitehead, AHIP

Thu February 29, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month 2024 in Portland! Dive into the arts at the Portland Art Museum's "Black Artists of Oregon" exhibit. Can't make it in person? Check out The Numberz FM's podcast collaboration with the museum. Visit online resources or in-person events to explore Oregon's Black History.

Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Cast Your Vote in the 2024 MLA Election

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu February 29, 2024

Calling all MLA members! Cast your vote in the 2024 Medical Library Association election from March 4-18, 2024.

Blog link: Announcements

February Update from NLM

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu February 22, 2024

Introducing the User Services and Collection Division (USCD) (formerly Library Operations) and introducing the Dataset Catalog beta for improved data discoverability and reuse.

Blog link: Announcements

Deadline Extended for Research Training Institute 2024: Apply by March 8, 2024

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu February 22, 2024

You still have time to apply for RTI ’24! The application period has been extended! Submit your application by March 8, 2024, 11:59 p.m., central time.

Blog link: RTI News

Deadline Extended for Research Training Institute 2024: Apply by March 8, 2024

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu February 22, 2024

You still have time to apply for RTI ’24! The application period has been extended! Submit your application by March 8, 2024, 11:59 p.m., central time.

Blog link: RTI News

Save-the-Date: Meet the 2024 MLA Election Candidates

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu February 22, 2024

Mark your calendars for a one-hour Meet the Candidates forum on February 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., central time, where you will hear from the candidates for the MLA Board of Directors and President-elect.